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Asheville Beer Week

May 6th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

 

Asheville Beer Week

 

 

The 2nd Asheville Beer Week is coming up May 25th – June 1st and will be filled with opportunities of all kinds to celebrate craft beer. Events of the week include tastings, tours, meal pairings, speakers and educational activities. The week long celebration will culminate on Saturday, June 1st with Asheville’s 4th annual Beer City Festival at the Roger McGuire Green. There will be dozens of breweries and plenty of live music at the festival. The festival is a ticketed event, and we recommend you get your ticket soon. Don’t worry, though, there’s plenty of other opportunities to participate if the festival doesn’t work out. The website, ashevillebeerweek.com, promises an app to help you keep track of everything, but your innkeeper will have plenty of good suggestions to help you choose the activities most appealing to you.

 

  • May 25, 2013 – June 01, 2013
  • Location: Various Breweries Around Asheville

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24TH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE HERB FESTIVAL

April 21st, 2013 by Asheville BBA

Asheville Herb Fest

Asheville Herb Fest

There is no better time in the spring to stay at an Asheville Bed & Breakfast and spend time at some of the outdoor events in Asheville.

One of our favorite events to kick off growing season here in Asheville, NC is the annual Asheville Herb Festival at the WNC Farmers Market. This event is a destination for locals and herb enthusiasts throughout the Southeast. Nearly 60 businesses from WNC will gather for three days to share information and sell a huge array of herbs and herb-related products. An information booth is staffed by local Master Gardeners and vendors often have various areas of specialty knowledge such as medicinal herbs, cooking with herbs and growing from seed. Herb products on hand for purchase will include herbal lotions, soaps, shampoos, medicines, and herb-related crafts, gifts & books. You can buy how-to books on cooking with herbs, herbal healing, and herb gardening, and even take a break to enjoy a fresh-cooked lunch and herbal beverage.

Many of us make this our one stop event for all of our herbs, flowers and heirloom produce plants for our container plantings and gardens. The festival is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday.

 

For complete Festival info click HERE!

List of vendors

Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
Ceara Foley
2 Westwood Pl
Asheville, NC 28806
828-350-1221
info@herbsheal.com
www.herbsheal.com

 

Appalachian Seeds Farm & Nursery

Chip Hope

280 Broadstone Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-243-0222
seeds@appalachianseeds.com
www.appalachianseeds.com

Appalachian Shed
John & Terrie Travers
4633 Hwy 321
Butler, TN 37640
423-768-3167

 

Balm of Zarahemlia
Jeff Racer
71 Old Fort Rd
Fairview, NC 28730
828-628-1588
soap@ balmzara.com
www. balmzara.com

 

Barry Farms

Russ Barry

345 Kimzey Rd
Horseshoe, NC 28759
828-778-5409

Basil King
Skipper Etheridge
107 Carolina Mtn Dr
Candler, NC 28715
828-670-8663

Big Pine Natives
Dianne Tolman
3751 Big Pine Road
Marshall, NC 28753
828-649-2259
scovington@madison.main.nc.us

Blanketcreek Herbs
Jeannie Bason/ Fred Pegram
1638 Southwest School Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
336-970-0041
blanketcreek@yahoo.com

Blue Heron Farm
Susan Mallard
88 Merrell Road
Leicester, NC 28748
828-683-1812
BlueHeronFarm@charter.net

Blue Ridge Soap Shed
Tim & Karen Wylie
179 Meadow View Rd
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828-765-6001
info@ soapshed.com
www.soapshed.com

Bluff Mountain Nursery
Danni & Tom Speight
873 Bluff Mtn Rd
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7250
bluffmtnnursery@yahoo.com

Broadwing Farms
Pete Dixon
PO Box 125
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-3647
pete@ pex.net
www. broadwingfarmcabins.com

Carnivorous Plant Connection
Josh Lynch
www.cp-connection.com
joshlynch@gmail.com

Carolina Herb Farm
Robert Cummings
208 World’s Edge Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28793
828-272-0652

Carpe Diem Nursery
Joanne W. Ward
PO Box 105
Edneyville, NC 28727
828-685-9242

Cedar Cliff Farms
Erica Curtis/Rebecca Hornbeck
PO Box 1779 Weaverville, NC 28787
828-777-3340

Charles Street Garden
Walter Hoover
PO Box 337
Saluda, NC 28773
www.charlesstreetgarden.com/japaneseirises
828-749-5846

Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Juliet Blankespoor
56 Sluder Branch Rd
Leicester, NC 28748
828-683-5233
juliet@chestnutherbs.com
www.chestnutherbs.com

Crystal’s Gardens
Crystal Bennett
4806 Oak Forest Drive
Summerfield, NC 27358
336-643-9924

Dancing Woods Farm
Beth Herdman
3270 Hamburg Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828-689-5361
dancingwood2004@yahoo.com

Dawson Green
Peggy & Neil Dawson
194 Canada Rd, Box 189
Tuckasegee, NC 28783
828-293-5057

Doghead Herb Farm
Sam Katz
320 Baird Cove Rd
Asheville, NC 28804
828-278-0344
dogheadfarms@earthlink.net
www.dogheadherbfarm.com

Elk Mountain Nursery
Craig Mailloux
PO Box 599
Asheville, NC 28802
828-683-9330
craig@elk-mountain.com
www.elk-mountain.com

Faerie Made Soaps
Tina Glenn
57 Oakwood St
Asheville, NC 28806
www.faeriemadesoaps.com

Flower Peddler
Deborah Stone
6010 Emsley Rd
Greensboro, NC 27407
336-255-4984

French Broad Organics Recycling
Maggie Young
PO Box 584
Enka, NC 28728
www.frenchbroadorganics.com
frencbroadorganic@bellsouth.net
828-230-7878

Geowild
Nancy O’Dell
228 White Oak Ridge
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-658-3904
redclay_7777@yahoo.com

Herb Neck Wraps
Danni Speight
873 Bluff Mountain Road
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7250
dannispeight@yahoo.com

Hill’s Farms Plants
Melinda Hill
PO Box 460
Dana, NC 28724
828-685-9782

Huffman’s Herbs
Brenda Huffman
3145 River Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
828-433-4919
bhuffmanherbs@bellsouth.net

J & B Herb & Plant Farms
Burton Edwards
620 Weldon Wrenn Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
336-599-0381

Medicine County Herbals
Janet Kent
PO Box 64
Asheville, NC 28802-0064
Janetkent27@gmail.com
828-292-2337

Mills Garden Herb Farm
Madge Eggena
732 Mills Garden Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
704-873-3361
millsgardenherbs@roadrunner.com
www.millsgardenherbs.com

Moon Creek Farm
Rick & Jan Smith
2943 Hodges Dairy Rd
Yanceyville, NC 27379
336-694-4406
mooncreek@person.net

Mountain Farm
Marilyn Cade
125 Copperhead Bend
Burnsville, NC 28714-7357
828-675-4856
marilyn@mountainfarm.net
www.mountainfarm.net

Mountain Gardens
Joe Hollis
546 Shuford Creek Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-675-5664
joehollis@excite.com
www.mountaingardenherbs.com

Mountain Rainwater Systems
W. Asheville, NC 28806
Linda J. Patterson
828-275-2712
pattersonl1@bellsouth.net
www.mountainrainwater.com

NC Ginseng & Goldenseal Company
Robert Eidus
300 Indigo Bunting Ln
Marshall. NC 28753
828-649-3536
Robert@ncgoldenseal.com
www.ncgoldenseal.com

Oliver Organics
Hal Oliver
101 Winsom Trail
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-697-1153
olivorg@bellsouth.net

Our Hands to Yours
Norma Barnes-Mackin
9088 N. NC Hwy 109
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336-769-3157
ourhandstoyours@netscape.net
www.ourhandstoyours.com

Plant Wise Solution Nursery & Plants
Ron Hoover
306 Bartley Road
Spindale, NC 28160
www.plantwisesolutions.com
Ronhoover0309@bellsouth.net
828-286-0309

Raindrop Ridge Farm
Dorita Boyd
135 Campleach Rd
Washington, NC 27889
252-923-9251
raindropherbs@beaufortco.com

Red Moon Herbs
Kimchi Rylander
1039 Camp Elliot Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-1310
herbs@redmoonherbs.com
www.redmoonherbs.com

Red Wing Farm
Christopher Fielden & Beth Trigg
PO Box 42
Asheville NC 28802
828-298-0957
www.redwingfarm.net 
redwingfarmer@gmail.com
blog @ http://milkingweeds.blogspot.com

Riverhouse Acres
Barbara & Steve Eaffaldano
4744 Pisgah Dr
Canton, NC 28716
828-646-0303
rvrhouse@bellsouth.net
www.riverhouseacres.com

Rockbar Farms
Howard Hunter
484 Bluff Mtn Rd
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-3294

Running Pine Herb Farm
Sam Crumpton
325 Richardson Rd
Reidsville, NC 27320
336-349-5512
dscrum@netpath.rc.net

Sisters Floribunda
Bonnie Frontino/Lynn Von Unweth
270 Summer Haven Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-298-2271
catfurn4@charter.net

Smoking J’s Farm
Joel Mowrey
36 Rootstock Road
Candler, NC 28715
www.smokingjsfieryfoods.com
store@smokingjsfieryfoods.com
828-230-9652

Somewhere in Thyme Herbals
Barbara Carrier/Monty Phelps
PO Box 456
Bristol, TN 37621
423-990-2373
highthyme@bpes.tv

Sow True Seed
Carol Koury
146 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-0708
info@sowtrue.com
www.sowtrue.com

Toad Song Farm
Mary Mizio Bevies
14765-D Buffalo Rd
Clayton, NC 27527
919-553-2992
marymizio@earthlink.net

Unusual Dialogue/Crazy Lady
Kathy Krafcik
50 Kaesler Lane
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-284-6482

Useful Plants Nursery
Chuck Marsh
1041 Camp Elliot Rd
Black Mtn, NC 28711
828-669-1759
chuck@earthaven.org
www.usefulplants.org

Wildwood Herbal Flower Farm
Alan Salmon
817 Reems Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-4342
asalmon@buncombe.main.nc.us

Willow Creek Landscaping
Britt Averine
279 Hobson Branch
Weaverville, NC 28787
www.willowcreeklandscapesupply.com
willowcreeklandscaping@gmail.com
828-777-3503

Can’t find who you’re looking for?
Contact us!

Asheville Herb Festival
PO Box 1427 Candler, NC 28715
A. D. Reed at 828-301-8968

 

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Biltmore Estate:Tulips and “VANDERBILTS AT HOME AND ABROAD”

March 24th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

Flowers and the Biltmore

Flowers and the Biltmore

If you are planning to stay with one of our Asheville Bed and Breakfast Inns this spring, then you’ll want to consider a day excursion to the Biltmore Estate. Biltmore’s gardens were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and the variety and number of flowering trees, shrubs and flower beds is stunning.

Biltmore Blooms with a Festival of Flowers will run until May 31, 2013. You will be surrounded by everything from enormous wisteria vines, innumerable tulips, pansies, azaleas to so much more. If you have a green thumb or need inspiration, this is a must see when visiting Asheville.

A new display, The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad, opens at Biltmore on April 7. The exhibit takes center stage in Antler Hill Village’s Legacy building and showcases items from the Vanderbilt’s personal collection. Included in this exhibit are Samurai armor and an intricate Cartier vanity and a lipstick case encrusted with diamonds and jade. An early Harley-Davidson motorcycle will also be on display.  The family’s love of motorized transportation was unmatched by anyone during that time. You will also learn how the Vanderbilts were saved from going on the Titanic. Very enjoyable for history buffs.

 

 

 

 

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Chimney Rock State Park Events

March 11th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

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Spring is here in the mountains, and we welcome the songs of returning migratory birds, green shoots pushing out of the ground, and the first honeybees in our gardens. It’s a gorgeous time to visit an Asheville Area Bed & Breakfast, and the Blue Ridge mountains in general. There are numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, whether it be strolling a gallery walk or out on a hiking trail. Chimney Rock State Park, located about 25 miles southeast of Asheville, offers a nice daytrip option with seasonal adventures. On Sunday, April 14th, Simon Thompson will lead a guided walk to identify many of the breeding birds in the area. Chimney Rock is an official site on the NC Birding Trail, and this promises to be an enjoyable event. Advance registration is required.
Green Thumb? Your eyes may be more attracted to the ground in search of flowers than to the birds in the trees. Wildflower photographer, Steven Faucette, will lead a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, April 20th. The walk is 1-2 miles along and you’ll have the chance to see and learn about native wildflowers and many more of the hundreds of plants living in the park.  Online registration is recommended.
Be sure to ask your innkeeper for recommendations as well. Beautiful gardens abound in Asheville, and your innkeeper will have all the best information!
Click below for these and other events at Chimney Rock State Park.

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9TH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE ARTISAN BREAD BAKERS FESTIVAL

February 25th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

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Hello bread lovers! Start planning your trip to Asheville and your favorite Asheville Bed and Breakfast for the weekend of March 23rd. The 9th Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers’ Festival will feature Craig Ponsford and Peter Reinhart. Two of the most talented bakers in the country.

The all-day event begins with a bread tasting and sale at the Magnolia Building on the A-B Tech campus in Asheville, NC from 10am to 2pm. Hands-on workshops and lectures will take place from 9am to 6pm will also be at the  Magnolia Building.

“Artisan Bread from Local Grain and Local Flour” is the theme of this year’s festival. Over a dozen local artisan bakers will be showing, sampling and selling their bread this year.  There will be many workshops and lectures at A-B Tech taught by featured bakers and several local bakers. Tickets are required for all the workshops. Buy tickets Here!

Sponsors of this event are  the local area  bakeries, the Bread Bakers Guild of America, Slow Food Asheville, Lindley Mills (an organic flour mill in Graham, NC), the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, and the A-B Tech Community College.

 

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18th Annual Bluegrass First Class

February 10th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

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It is already time for the 2013  festivals to start in Asheville and the Asheville Bed and breakfast Association is gearing up for your visit to Western North Carolina. The 18th Annual Bluegrass First Class Festival has some of the best bluegrass acts in the country rocking out all over the Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort, all weekend. If you need a more relaxing amenities, check out one of our beautiful Bed and Breakfast locations.

This Fridays’ show will feature the amazing Female Vocalist of the Year Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. The Grascals, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper along with the traditional sound of The James King Band.

On Saturday  Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver,The Bluegrass Album Band, , Russell More & IIIrd Tyme Out, local comedian Dillon, Lonesome River Band, and Darin & Brooke Aldridge.

To buy tickets click here!

To reserve a room at one of our inns click here

 

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2013 SoCon Basketball Championships

January 27th, 2013 by Asheville BBA

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It might be the end  of January but everyone at the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association is already getting excited for March Madness.  On March 8-11 Asheville will be in a full court press to host the 2013 Southern Conference Basketball Championships. The champion of the SoCon will get an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

You can catch some great basketball and this is also great opportunity to explore downtown Asheville. No other southern city has as many locally owned restaurants, galleries and the best B&B’s around!

Click here to reserve a room at an Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association inn.

Click here to buy your tickets to the Southern Conference Basketball Championship.

For all of the latest news on the Socon go here.

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Spring INN Asheville Tour of Inns 2012

April 9th, 2012 by Asheville BBA

The Inns of the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA) are again holding a spring tour of Inns. This year’s 2-day event will be held June 9th and 10th and will feature 15 of our historic properties. Eight Inns will be on tour on Saturday and the other seven on Sunday. Again each Inn is partnering with an independent restaurant, providing a “Taste of Asheville” in addition to providing a glimpse into our historic residences.

Last year the tour was held in April and benefitted Manna Food Bank. This year the tour will be in June , when many of our gardens will be in full summer bloom. Our beneficiary this year is the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP). We are excited to support this organization that is a national leader in the local food movement. ASAP is a strong supporter of the farm to table concept and all of our restaurant partners this year follow this philosophy. ASAP summarizes their commitment on their website by stating they “help communities preserve their agricultural heritage, increase access to fresh, healthy food, and strengthen family farmers.”

The tour last year hosted almost 200 visitors, many of whom were local residents eager to visit our historic homes for the first time. Our Innkeepers were delighted to interact with our tour guests and talk about the history of our properties. We hope to see many more faces this year as we share culinary treats from our restaurant partners. Expect surprises this year as some inns may feature local musicians and artists. Visit the ABBA website, Tour of Inns where the Inns are listed with their restaurant partners. Tickets can be purchased online at this site.

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Inn tour was a treat

May 13th, 2011 by Asheville BBA

Spring Tour visitors learn about A Bed of Roses

Spring Tour participants visit A Bed of Roses

Our first Spring INN Asheville Tour of B&Bs was a success by any measure. As many as 200 folks visited Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association member B&Bs on April 16 and 17, taking home goody bags and a zillion decorating ideas.

Our food sponsors came through with fantastic appetizers, which pretty much disappeared before the tour ended. Next time we will request more. Manna Food Bank will benefit from their generosity. Once the ticket tally is complete, ABBA will send them a check.

The winner of the raffle for a $250 gift certificate to an ABBA inn was Sally Jones of Asheville.

For a recap of our sponsors, please visit our tour page, which we will update with the next tour as plans firm up.

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Get a peek into some of Asheville's finest B&Bs

February 19th, 2011 by Asheville BBA

The Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association is hosting a tour of our member inns on April 16 and 17, called the Spring INN Asheville Tour of B&Bs. This fundraiser will benefit MANNA Food Bank and we’ll be raffling a $250 Asheville B&B Association Gift Certificate. Learn more about the tour and buy your tickets online. Some ABBA members will offer tour-and-stay packages.



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